Stouts Mountain by Margo Mandella

Climbing information for this peak is on Page 338 of the book. Margo’s original post has been supplemented by Livingston Douglas’ updated access section found below. Down the page you will find Neil Gleichman’s route up the peak’s face. Updated October 2023 Stouts Mountain is a distinctive summit that stands at the south end of the Big Hole Mountains. Steve … Continue reading

Peak 7800

Peak 7800 from the slopes of Peak 7834.

This peak is not in the book. Livingston Douglas added a new route and photos to this page. Updated January 2023 Peak 7800 is located north of Pine Creek Pass and ID-31. It is the first peak north of the pass on the ridge that divides Teton and Bonneville counties. The summit offers excellent views of the Big Hole and … Continue reading

Hoodoo Mountain

This peak is not in the book. This P2K summit is one of the least-known 2,000-foot prominence peaks in Idaho. It is located near the southern end of the Idaho Selkirks south of the Pend Oreille River. The peak is almost entirely privately-owned. USGS Blanchard Access and Route Information by Ken Jones This was a drive-up with high clearance. It … Continue reading

Peak 7757 (Johnstone Peak)

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7757 is located due north of South Mountain in the southern Owyhee Mountains. It is an attractive summit with a nice view. The summit of the peak is on BLM land and State land surrounds it on three sides. USGS Williams Creek Access Use the access directions on the South Mountain page … Continue reading

South Mountain

This peak is not in the book. South Mountain is located in Idaho’s far southwest corner. This big mountain is somewhat detached from the main Owyhee Mountains crest. It is nearly a small mountain range in its own right. Given its prominence, size and location, South Mountain is an impressive peak by any measurement. USGS Cliffs A large part of … Continue reading

Peak 7763

This peak is not in the book. Peak 7763 sits west of the main Lick Creek Range Crest and Peak 8217. John Platt climbed the peak by traversing the ridge from Peak 8217. See John’s trip report linked below. Access is from the East Fork Kennally Creek Trail. Follow the trail to Blackmare Pass, then climb Peak 8217 before following … Continue reading